Explore the Family Name Birrer
The meaning of Birrer
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Birr, a place in Aargau. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Birrer in the United States?
The surname Birrer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 70,645th, marking a 5.26% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname had a marginal increase from 275 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, an upsurge of 0.73%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small reduction of 10.0%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #70,645 | -5.26% |
| Count | 275 | 277 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birrer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Birrer surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority (95.64%) identified as White, while only 2.55% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, though still predominantly White (92.78%), there was a decrease of 2.99% within that ethnicity. The Hispanic representation rose by 55.69% to reach 3.97%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0 in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.78% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.97% | 55.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |